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My wife, Jan, has said on several occasions, "A boomerang of evil is returning." What has been sent out into our world of delusion and deception demanding we agree and comply with its message will return and strike the architects of its message. We are entering a...
Because of time and distance from historic events, we tend to sanitize our interpretation of what happened. The massive sacrifices that took place in the Old Testament are such events. They were a bloody mess. During the temple dedication, Solomon had 22,000...
Only those who know the joy of Huy Fong Sriracha sauce will understand the agony of an empty bottle. It’s like a spicy manna from Heaven. For the last year, it has been out of production awaiting the arrival of its special peppers to begin the production of its...
Recently, I sent a private Facebook message to a friend of mine who leads an international ministry. My message was prophetic in nature and would seem somewhat cryptic to the casual reader. I trust this leader and knew he would be able to move past the nature of the...
Many people are crossing spiritual frontiers. People are leaving old seasons of life and entering new ones. It is important to understand what is taking place in these passages. One of the most profound crossings ever made was when the nation of Israel walked...
Last summer, I camped by the Salmon River for the first time. The riverbanks spread wide their stony shores, the August waters low. I drove shuttle for kayakers and practiced the art of waiting by water. After a few hours, the water begins to speak. Beneath...
Older preachers like me see the treadmills of passing ministry as foisted rides in some clergy amusement park. To roller coaster rides of success we were drawn the rising then the falling, stars on the upward climb the ticking, clacking sounds of...
One of the interesting things I have noticed in my years of public ministry are the different ways people can choose to see the life of a leader. On one hand, someone loves and respects you and says nice things, and on the other hand, someone else makes unkind...
When Moses died Joshua became the leader of the nation of Israel. Joshua made this leadership transition at a critical time in the nation’s history. Where before Joshua could rely on Moses, now he would carry the mantle alone. In Joshua 1:3-4, God said, “I...
Recently, I heard someone say how sad it was that some Christians were seeking an experience from God instead of focusing solely on Scripture. When I heard those words something didn’t set right with me. This morning, as I read through 2 Peter, I came...
My wife, Jan, received the following word during a recent worship service at Living Waters Church in Medford, Oregon. I wanted to post this for that person(s) who needed to hear the hope these words contain. "During the worship, I saw myself swimming in...
When we moved to Newport, Oregon in the 1980’s we were impressed with the beauty of the Oregon coastline. For 363 miles this coastline exposes a raw beauty that resembles Big Sur without the crowds. Thanks to the 1967 Oregon Beach Bill the entire length of...
We have all read the story in Exodus 17 about Moses on the mountaintop holding up his staff while Joshua and the troops were down in the valley fighting the Amalekites. If Moses held his staff up above his head the troops would win, but if he dropped his hands...
When I was a street cop, I remember vividly what it was like to get ready for duty each night. I would stand in front of my locker at the police station and change out of my street clothes into my police uniform. I remember wearing jump boots – the kind...
A few Easters ago, I did something I had never done before – I did not focus my teaching on the cross or the tomb. Please don’t misunderstand me, I did speak about these two profound events, but I went further and preached about the destination of these Easter...